30 | Complex Family Matters
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I spotted the two people running around the large university hospital and approached them with a smile. They seemed surprised by my sudden appearance, and then appeared surprised once again after seeing my expression.
It's been a while, Seo-ya.
“…Oh, long time no see, sis.”
“I think I roughly know why the two of them came to see me, but it’s a bit inappropriate to talk about it at the hospital, isn’t it?”
You know it well.
Then please wait a moment, I'm really busy.
I have to check the vital signs of the patients in the ICU and also go see the professor.
“How long do we have to wait? It’s not like we came to see you because we have a lot of time on our hands.”
"If you came to see a doctor at a university hospital, isn't it only natural to wait? If you don't have time, go; we won't hold you back."
Seo-i made it obvious that she didn't want to wait, but when I retorted, she made a displeased face and remained silent. I wore a satisfied expression and headed to the intensive care unit. After checking the patients' vital signs and basic necessities, I headed to the professor's office.
"professor."
“Huh? I wonder what brings you here this time.”
Mom and my younger sibling came to visit.
“…Now? At the hospital?”
“Yes, I think we need to clear that seat…”
“Residents are missing a lot of spots these days, huh?”
“What can I do… I even went around the ICU!”
"If you don't have a medical appointment or anything else, go ahead. Just finish up quickly and come back."
"yes!"
After giving the professor a light kiss, I happily headed toward where the two of them were. Seo-i spotted me first, and the two of them spoke with displeased expressions.
Why is it taking so long?
I finished it quickly.
I haven't changed into my civilian clothes because I need to talk quickly and come back to the hospital, so let's just get this over with.
We headed to a cafe, ordered drinks, and took our seats. Sitting across from Seo-i for the first time in a long while felt strange and uncomfortable. After all, we have rarely faced each other like this.
What do you have to say? I think I already told you everything.
"You said you ignored me, unnie."
When did I ever ignore you? I was just stating the facts.
“The older sister is a doctor, so isn’t it natural for other people to compare the younger one when the younger one is unemployed?”
“… What’s so special about being a doctor?”
“Of course. You know how hard it is to get into medical school these days.”
"If you're so great, at least lend me some money."
“What did you do so well to ask me to lend you money?”
I was so dumbfounded that I could only laugh. The kid who used to just laugh at me for not being loved, is now asking to borrow money because he thinks he's so great. It was foolish and arrogant. To think that such a kid is my younger brother, I was so ashamed I couldn't even hold my head up.
"Why haven't you changed at all? You really haven't changed even as you've gotten older..."
“Anyway, I made it clear that I don’t have any money to give you.”
“It’s ridiculous to see you hanging out like this now.”
“Don’t ever come back. If you do, you’re the ones who will look ridiculous.”
“And Seo-i, would you like to see your older sister for a moment? We have so much to talk about, don’t we?”